Case Swing Guard Pocket Knife

September 12, 2007

This news is several weeks old for many Case collectors, but I would be remiss if I didn't make mention of the Swing-Guard Lock designed pocket knife that has been created from the collaboration between W.R. Case company and Tony Bose. 

For those unfamiliar with Tony Bose, he is a member of the Knife Maker's Guild who creates his highly prized creations, with his son Reese, out of his shop in Shelburn, Indiana.  A full time knife maker since 1990, he has been the recipient of a number of awards and is well noted as one of the best knife makers in the world.

This unique swing-guard lock designed knives will feature stainless steel bolsters, a ATS-34 stainless steel clip blade, stainless liner, and a vintage shield design. The blade will be 4 3/8" in length and the overall length of the knife will be 5 1/4". These Bose inspirations will come complete with a half moon shaped pouch made of leather.

These limited edition knives will be available as follows:

• 100 with Abalone handles

• 100 with genuine Mother of Pearl handles

• 200 with Ebony wood handles

• 300 with Standard Jigged Antique Bone handles

• 300 with Standard Jigged Brown Bone handles

These knives were inspired by an early Case Swell Center Jack pattern; a knife that was the precursor to the folding hunter.  While this particular swing guard design is not new, the old pocket knives that feature this mechanism are quite rare, and for good reason; they are a work requiring precise design and craftsmanship.